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redditreceipts · 7 months

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"we like young women because biologically, that means they're fertile"

then why do you find periods disgusting? those are the single most indicative sign of fertility. by that logic, you must be incredibly attracted to a women who speaks openly about her period, right?

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sayruq · 5 months

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CONT the delivery of essential items into Gaza.

#yemen #jerusalem #tel aviv #current events #palestine #free palestine #gaza #free gaza #news on gaza #palestine news #news update #war news #war on gaza #feminism #women's rights #womens rights #menstruation #menstrual health #edited

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luminarai · 9 months

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hey, hi, I was just on the former bird app and came across this info from a brand new study and now I cannot stop screaming internally??? what the actual fuckkkk

theres' an article from the guardian here and here is the actual study:

#period products #menstruation #what the fuck what the fuck!!!#i know i probably shouldn’t be surprised but wtffff #idk what to tag this but #science #menstrual bleeding #heavy bleeding #period problems #reproductive health #alt text #described #physical health #blood mention tw #periods #edit: btw I skimmed the article overview and I’m glad to say it seems very inclusive #so once again: terfs can go fuck themselves in the not pleasant way <3 #it always bears repeating and I will ad naseum

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incognitopolls · 2 months

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We ask your questions so you don’t have to! Submit your questions to have them posted anonymously as polls.

#polls #incognito polls #anonymous #tumblr polls #tumblr users #questions #polls about the body #submitted nov 25 #periods #menstruation #menstrual cycle #menstrual health #anatomy

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jellyfishfem · 2 months

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!!!!

this might be an interesting read

#radfem #radblr #radical feminism #feminism #menstruation #neuroscience #menstrual cycle #brain #womens health

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stethohealthsystems · 2 years

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4 Self-Care Tips for Better Menstrual Health

Menstruation is the biological process of the human body. Every month, females aged from puberty to 52–55 years experience menstruation for 2 to 7 days. In periods, women experience various symptoms, such as cramps, irritation, mood swings, and cravings. And sometimes, during the pre-menstruation & menstruation time, women tend to feel low in energy.

It is essential to understand that while on period, taking the proper care of your health is crucial, along with balancing personal life, school, family, careers, and menstruation & hormonal change every month.

Most women consider self-care secondary when it comes to managing their family & professional life. According to Cristiana Sandor, CEO of Stetho Health Systems, “Sometimes, it seems like the dictionary of women lacks self-care, but it is vital to understand that a broken piece cannot fix someone else’s life without fixing herself’s first.”

So, to help you better care for yourself during menstruation, we are here with some easy self-care tips. Read further to learn all the tips.

4 Self-Care Tips You Can Follow During and Before Menstruation:1. Eat Right

During menstruation, women often tend to crave sugar and carbs, and it can be hard to fight those cravings. Yes, it is okay to eat your favorite snacks, but it is also important to remember to make healthy choices. Eating lots of carbs, sugar, and unhealthy food can cause your energy levels to crash, leading to bloating, water retention, and mood swings. To tackle all such issues, it is necessary to maintain the right balance between eating healthy and satisfying your cravings.

Eating leafy green vegetables, chicken, fish, and dark chocolate provides healthy nutrients your body lacks during menstruation. Therefore, always eat right and make healthy substitutes for your diet. Even if you indulge in your favorite snacks during menstruation, don’t forget to eat a nutritious meal at least once a day and drink 7–8 glasses of water daily.

2. Exercise

During exercise, your body releases endorphins, a natural painkiller released by the body that helps to minimize the effects of period cramps. Aerobic activities such as swimming, walking, and cycling can help your body release endorphins. When your body releases these endorphins, it helps reduce menstrual symptoms, such as cramping, and helps distract your body from the pain that occurs when women are menstruating. It is essential to listen to your body and don’t push it too hard that you risk your overall health. Also, remember to stay hydrated and supply your body with proper nourishment.

3. Take a Warm Bath

The Automatic Nervous System (ANS) regulates the internal organs to maintain homeostasis or prepare the body for action. When taking a bath, the parasympathetic branch of the ANS is in effect; this helps put the body at ease, reducing stress and alleviating the discomfort from menstrual cramps. Limiting stress and relieving pain can help your body feel more relaxed and comfortable, determining mood swings. Therefore, a bath with warm water during menstruation can help ease your mind and body.

4. Listen to a Podcast or Read a Book

Menstruation is already a state of hormonal imbalance that affects your physical and mental health, so indulging in activities that help soothe its effects is vital. Taking time to listen to a podcast or read a book and creating a relaxed space can help you take your mind off the symptoms of menstruation and give you a little break from all that life throws your way.

In Conclusion-

Health is our most enormous wealth; therefore, taking care of ourselves is necessary. With Stetho Health Systems, we want to emphasize the importance of self-care during menstruation so that women can show up every day as their unique best selves. Indulging in relaxing activities, eating right, and staying active can help improve mental and physical health during menstruation. Along with these tips, getting the proper rest, staying hydrated, following suitable sanitation methods, and investing in the appropriate sanitary products are extremely important to improving your menstrual health. Also, you can do various activities to practice self-care, find activities you enjoy, and help reduce menstrual symptoms.

#women health #stetho health systems #menstruation #periods #what to do in menstruation #menstruation health

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tortiefrancis · 1 year

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important reminder for people who menstruate:

if your cramps are so painful you can't do daily tasks, take care of yourself or get out of bed. if you pass out or vomit from cramps. if you can't walk or stand up properly from cramps. if you need to take pain medicine when you get cramps or else you will get sick, pass out, whatever.

seek medical help. people talk about how painful cramps are, and it's true, but there's a level of pain that simply isn't normal, and you need to get it checked

signed: someone who was recently diagnosed with endometriosis

#sam.txt #sam.message #psa #menstruation #menstrual cycle #periods #endometriosis #pcos #menstrual health #menstrual cramps #period cramps #health #emetophobia #emetophobia tw #medical #medical tw #ask to tag

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allthecanadianpolitics · 4 months

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Workers at all federally regulated workplaces will be able to access free menstrual products while on the job starting Friday, a move the government called a big step towards workplace gender equity. About 18,000 federally regulated private and public workplaces, such as airports, banks and postal services, must now provide free pads and tampons to employees in an accessible and private workplace location, including washrooms or office supply cabinets. The government said it sees access to these products as a basic human rights issue, just like providing toilet paper to workers. In a press release Friday, it said the move aims to "create healthier and more inclusive workplaces, improve gender equity, and reduce stigma around periods."

Tagging @politicsofcanada

#cdnpoli #canada #canadian politics #canadian news #menstruation #menstrual products #menstrual health #period poverty

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reasonsforhope · 20 days

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"Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out a pioneering women’s health initiative [at the beginning of March, 2024] that offers reusable menstruation products for free.

About 2.5 million women, girls, transgender and nonbinary people who menstruate can receive one menstrual cup, one pair of underwear for periods and two packages of cloth pads at local pharmacies in northeast Spain free of charge.

The Catalan government said that the initiative, which is called “My period, my rules,” was meant to “guarantee the right to menstrual equity.” The regional government cited statistics that said 23% of women polled by Catalonia’s public opinion office said they had reused hygiene products designed for a single use for economic reasons.

Tània Verge, Catalonia’s regional minister for equality and feminism, called the program a “global first.”

Scotland’s government passed a law in 2020 to ensure period products are available for free to anyone who needs them. But in comparison with the Catalan program, in Scotland the products are for single use and are distributed through schools, colleges and universities, not pharmacies.

“We are fighting menstrual poverty, which affects one in four women in Catalonia, but is also about gender justice. We are fighting the stereotypes and taboos about menstruation,” Verge told The Associated Press. “And (...) it is about climate justice. We need to reduce the tons of waste generated by single-use menstrual products.”

The distribution of reusable products is also aimed at reducing waste. The regional government said that Catalonia produces about 9,000 tons of waste from single-use menstrual hygiene products.

The reusable products are acquired by the public health care system, which covers the entire population, and distributed by Catalonia’s 3,000-plus private pharmacies. The program cost the regional government 8.5 million euros ($9.2 million).

“I am completely in favor of this initiative,” 29-year-old graphic designer Laura Vilarasa said. “It will give women a product that is absolutely necessary to have for zero cost.”

Spain’s national government passed a law last year granting women with debilitating menstrual pain the right to paid medical leave."

-via AP News, March 5, 2024

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redditreceipts · 7 days

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I really love this instagram post specifically because the person asking the question is simultaneously making the answer impossible. If they had worded it normally ("Almost all women menstruate - so, why is there still so much stigma?"), the answer would have been obvious - only women menstruate, and because of misogyny, normal female bodily processes are stigmatised. But by not acknowledging this reality in the "info" graphic, we will never reach a conclusion - the question will forever remain unanswered.

So why does menstruation still remain stigmatised? It's disgust towards the female anatomy and the imperative towards women to hide their female physiology. It's the shame and humiliation that is hammered into every little girl's brain when she discovers that she is female, and her realisation that she will have to make her female body appear presentable if she does not want to risk social ostracisation. That's the reason. And unless we understand the direct link between female anatomy, reproductive capability and misogyny, we are never going to solve that problem.

So yeah, that's what we mean when we say that gender-inclusive language is robbing us of our words. That's it.

#radblr #radfem #rad fem #radical feminist #safe #radfems please touch #radical feminists do interact #menstruation #female reproductive health #radical feminism #radical feminists please touch #feminism #gc feminist #reproductive justice #reproductive health #reproductive rights #tra receipts #tra nonsense #tra bullshit

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blackexcellence · 11 months

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The North Carolinian feminist, mother, and healer Omisade Burney-Scott, joined us to chat about menopause. As the creator and curator of Black Girls' Guide to Surviving Menopause, Omi shared insights about the change, her work, Love Craft Country, and she was sure to create a vibe.

Check out Omi's podcast Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause

Want to hear the WHOLE conversation? Watch the full interview HERE.

#blackexcellence365 #black excellence #blackexcellence #black + excellent #menopause #omisade burney scott #black girl magic #black stories matter #black lives matter #black culture #menstruation #womens health #social justice #love craft country

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sayruq · 4 months

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#yemen #jerusalem #tel aviv #current events #palestine #free palestine #gaza #free gaza #news on gaza #palestine news #news update #war news #war on gaza #menstruation #menstrual health #women's rights #period poverty

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cirrus-grey · 20 days

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Passing this along because this knowledge is changing my life:

If you want to stop your periods with something more permanent than birth control meds, but not as invasive as a hysterectomy, there's a procedure called an ablation that removes the endometrial lining and stops the monthly bleeding. Apparently the recovery is like. 1 day. Only caveat is it makes pregnancy very dangerous so don't do it if you want kids.

I'm on cloud nine right now.

#shoutout to my (90% sure shes trans) gynecologist for not batting an eye when i said infertility was a bonus not a downside #after my (99.999% sure shes cis) primary doc got all huffy and uncomfortable when i asked about stopping my periods #im literally bouncing in my boots i cant sit still #im so happy this is actually happening #original post #personal #health #menstruation #periods #reproductive health

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graveyardmouth · 4 months

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i wish tampons were free and also npt aggressively stated to be "FEMININE hygiene products for WOMEN and GIRLS #FEMALE"

#like idk. i think grouping it as “womens health” not only alienates trans people who menstruate but also women who dont #bug shut up

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incognitopolls · 2 months

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We ask your questions so you don’t have to! Submit your questions to have them posted anonymously as polls.

#polls #incognito polls #anonymous #tumblr polls #tumblr users #questions #polls about the body #submitted nov 26 #periods #menstruation #menstrual cycle #menstrual health

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genderqueerdykes · 1 year

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having periods is hard for everyone, but i just wanted to say huge shoutout to every guy on their period right now, especially if you have to be in public. I'm off my T temporarily due to doctor problems and I'm here with you. it's a very vulnerable time and it's like, the last possible way you want to get clocked as "not passing". respect to every man on their period

#ftm #transmasc #transmasculinity #transmasculine #trans man #trans men #trans guy #trans boy #trans man positivity #trans mens health #menstruation mention #menstruation tw #period mention #our writing

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